Good point. One I wouldn't have known (being an "air hear")

I'll keep an eye out for "gatherings" in that area...... inbetween
bouts of zooming around with my super fast Jettagon! (when it's done!)

;^)

Neil.

On Feb 19, 2008 6:19 PM, Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@suscom-maine.net> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Just one comment about that cardboard - I'm sure it serves some critical
> airflow function, but it does something else too... I have two vans that
> have rust perforation just below lower edge of the radiator opening above
> the front bumper. It started from the inside and appears to have been caused
> by the crud that accumulated where that cardboard contacts the body. One of
> the vans is a little rusty in general, but the other is otherwise rust-free
> except for that spot. I picked out gobs of decomposed pine needles and
> leaves when I removed the cardboard this summer. I'd advise checking that
> spot in general as a preventative measure, but certainly taking the
> opportunity to thoroughly clean and apply some rust proofing material when
> you have the radiator out.
>
> Cheers,
> Doug Fitz-Randolph
> Freeport, ME
>
>
> -ORIGINAL MESSAGE---------------------------------
> Date:    Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:12:46 -0500
> From:    Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
> Subject: Re: Install radiator "cardboard" after rad in?
>
> I just replaced mine, you can buy the three pieces from Volks Cafe.
> You need to save the two metal clips,screws, and plastic buttons from the
> side pieces. The bottom piece uses three screws and three larger fender
> style washers.
>
> JFF
>
> On Feb 17, 2008, at 5:42 PM, neil N wrote:
>
> Hi everyone.
>
> I'm ready to install the rad on my air cooled --> water cooled project. Got
> the upper support in!
>
> What's left of the donors' rad cardboard is toast.
>
> Can I install this stuff after rad is in?
>
> Not that it likely makes any diff, but this for a new aluminum Behr
> (Vanagon) rad into an 81 with 85' lower/upper supports.
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> Neil.
>
> --
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>
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